November 2013

2013-14 Officers Michael Aube Exalted Ruler Pieter Staples Leading Knight Adriane Kramer Loyal Knight Liana Pinard Lecturing Knight Rick Tibbets Esquire John Wyman Secretary Marge Carter Treasurer Martin Bailey Chaplin Claire Davis Inner Guard Ed McClure Tiler Belinda Ashworth Trustee Bob Pinard Trustee Robert Gauvin Trustee
Jay & George Jones Soccer Shoot Director

Here we are in November and many of our snowbirds have already left or will be leaving us soon. Dont forget to think of us in whatever hot and sunny climate you are in. We will be missing you. October was a fun filled month highlighted with the State President Dwayne and First Lady Barbara Guys visit. For the past five years we have planned the State Presidents visit on the same night as the Variety Show because this is a guaranteed great time. And this year was no exception. First Lady Barbara, State President Dwayne, Roberta, and Claris Ranger To a sold out house the cast and crew of the Legends Variety show out- Mike, Maureen, did themselves again. The talent we have in our Lodge never ceases to amaze meI am in awe. Lina and Steve Hussey, Lysanne Doucette and the rest of the Legends put on a fantastic show that will be talked about for months. You are the best and Thank You for making our Lodge look goodI was very proud to be Exalted Ruler that night. October was the Local, District, and State Soccer Shoot events. And I am very happy to announce that Lewiston Lodge has a young man who has made it through all these, and will be representing the Lodge in the Boys U-10 division in the Regional Soccer Shoot against six other States in Auburn MA on November 9th. Congratulations and good luck to Jay Hawkes, grandson of Elk Bonita Childs, we are all rooting for you. November is Veterans Month and as Elks we celebrate our Veterans throughout the month. Please remember our Vets on their special day November 11th and all month long, because we as Americans have a lot to be thankful for because of sacrifices the brave men and women who have and are still fighting for our freedom have made. Also please come to the Lodge on November 24th for the Flag Burning Ceremony (see From the First Lady on page 2 for more information) it is a very symbolic service that is real cool to see. Friday November 15th is new member initiation night. Please come by and say hi to your new brother and sister Elks as well as have some food and listen to great music. Friday November 22nd will be Turkey bowlinghit some bowling pins with a Cornish Game Henyou could win a turkey and have a blastit is really quite funny. November is hunting season and I am very happy about that, whereas Maureen is not. So if you are a hunter be safe and good luck, if you are the significant other of a hunter, pray they get their deer the first day so you can stop worrying. Happy Thanksgiving Yours in Elkdom Michael R. Aube Exalted Ruler
Couldnt resist me and the showgirls Roxanne and JulieI am a lucky guy

Lodge Wish List The lodge is in need of several items that you might have available for donation. We realize some are a little priceybut you never know. Snow Blower Chinet Plates-all sizes Salt/Pepper/Sugar Plastic Utensils Steak Knives Single Cup Coffee Maker

Lewiston Elks Function Hall discounts are available to Lewiston Elk members. Call today for your wedding receptions, retirement party, anniversary celebration, luncheon, holiday banquet, or any other gathering that you want to be memorable. Contact John Wyman at elks371hallrental@gmail.com or 784-4801.

From the Secretary

We have a couple of bylaw changes that need to be Lodge of Sorrows acted upon. It appears that they had been read at meetings last year as well as published in the newsRobert Gladeau letter. However, as sometimes happens, due to events within the lodge, the changes were never Awaiting Initiation voted upon by the membership. The changes will be Geoffrey Caron--Mike Aube read on the floor at the last meeting of October and voted on at the first meeting of November. The first Robert Cote--Steve Hussey change concerns the reinstatement fee; it was recommended in July 2012 that we waive the reinstatement Deloris Fellner--Karen Staples Mark Ferguson--Mike Aube fee for any member who had been dropped in the previous 5 years. The change was read on the floor Paul Fournier--Steve Hussey and published but never voted upon. The second Rose Lamontagne--Steve Hussey change concerns the adoption of the short form ritual for meetings and initiation. While this has been Rita Rochele Ouellette--Adriane voted on at a membership meeting, no evidence of Kramer the change being published can be located. See the Ruchard Parent--Steve Hussey insert for the bylaw changes . John Reid--Mike Aube As we enter into the holiday season and begin to Joseph Zarrilli--Richard Wright think about resolutions for 2014, I would ask you to take a moment to consider becoming more active in Proposition for Reinstatement our Lodge. I am including a list of committees and the current chairperson. If you would like more innone formation, please contact myself, ER Mike, or the committee chair. There are many ways to help out writing a letter, making a phone call, suggesting an Up for Life Members activity and some of these only take a few minutes. The list is printed below; you may wish to cut it out none and post it on your refrigerator door. The first Sunday of December is Elk Memorial Service. This is a day where we gather to remember our deceased Brother and Sister Elks. I am the chairperson for the event and could certainly use some assistance in planning. Please let me know if you can help. Yours in Elkdom, John Wyman

From the Treasurer

Hello Lewiston Elks #371 members! Some of you have seen me around the Lodge for the last year. I have been the Treasurer since late September of the Kathleen Cotterly fiscal year and remained to work with the Mike Aube suite. I have enjoyed this work and the best part is having money to pay our bills! Through the efforts of all the dedicated volunteers, we have been able to tackle some pretty hefty payables like insurances, city taxes, accountant fees and many more. It feels good to see our accounts payable reduced to a manageable number. We are half-way through this year and we're doing GREAT! On another note, there will be something special occurring this month: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! LET "THE MEDICARE MAN" HELP YOU REVIEW YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS. Rick George, "The Medicare Man," will present a seminar on Medicare, Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Rick is an Independent Agent, representing Aetna, Martin's Point and United Healthcare's Medicare plans. Come and let him tell you what 2014 changes will mean for you and let him help you find a plan that works best for you and your health. There is no charge for this event, folks, and it's not costing the Lodge anything. Please come. This is important for those of us who are retired and those of you who may be retiring soon. Munchies will be available and the bar will open after the meeting. Sincerely, Marge Carter, Treasurer

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From the First Lady

Welcome November, This month the Elks celebrate the Men and Women who have served our country so gallantly. The Elks have a very touching Flag Retirement (burning) ceremony that shows the due respect to our flag, the symbol that so many men and women have served and fought for. When: Where: Time: Dress: November 24th Lewiston Elks Lodge 12:00 noon Ceremony (this ceremony lasts about 20 min) Veterans and service members may come in uniform but others can wear whatever they want. This is an outside event so dress accordingly. Why: There are many flags that are disposed of improperly and without the respect they deserve. Price: Free Food: The ceremony will be followed by a free Lunch. If you are interested, bring a dish. Other: If you or a friend have a Flag that you would like properly disposed of, please bring it with you or by the Lodge and it will be included in the Ceremony.

Committees and the current Chairperson.

If you would like more information regarding a certain committee, please contact he committee chair.

Committee Name Auditing & Accounting Committee Activities Committee Community Project & Activities Subcommittee Public Relations Subcommittee Youth Activities Subcommittee Hoop Shoot Subcommittee Drug Awareness Subcommittee Fraternal Committee Americanism Subcommittee Elks National Foundation Subcommittee Flag Day Subcommittee Elks Memorial Day Subcommittee Membership Subcommittee Lodge Activities Subcommittee Veterans Services Subcommittee Soccer Shoot Subcommittee Government Relations Subcommittee State Major Project Subcommittee Entertainment Bingo Scholarship Mediator Motorcycle Riders MEA 100K Club Elliott & Friends Kitchen Crew Investigating Belinda Ashworth Adriane Kramer Karen Staples Edward McClure Karen Staples Kathleen Cotterly Adriane Kramer John Wyman Belinda Ashworth Pieter Staples Michael Aube Michael Aube Michael Aube Scott Bussiere Belinda Ashworth Mark Vasiliauskas Edward McClure Edward McClure Pieter Staples Karen Staples Karen Staples Karen Staples Jason Kramer John Wyman (207)946-2002 (207)998-3167 (207)998-3167 (207)249-2347 (207)312-4516 (207)312-4516 (207)312-4516 (207)375-6177 (207)782-3212 None (207)375-6177 (207)312-4516 (207)998-3167 (207)312-4516 (207)998-2282 (207)375-6177 (207)782-3212 None (207)249-2347 (207)784-2273 (207)784-2273 (207)784-2273 (207)312-5341 None Karen Staples (207)312-4516

Chairperson Winnifred Gray Adriane Kramer

Land Line (207)740-5794 (207)375-6177

Cell Phone None None (207)312-4516 None (207)576-7382 (207)576-7382 (207)249-2347 (207)312-4516 (207)312-4516 (207)312-4516 None None (207)740-6766 None (207)312-4516 (207)576-7382 (207)312-4516 (207)998-5863 None None (207)740-6766 (207)249-2347 None None None None (207)740-6766

Email Address lighthse_wlg@hotmail.com zumba4me@oxfordnetworks.net

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mark.vasiliauskas@yahoo.com mcclure5379@roadrunner.com mcclure5379@roadrunner.com pi-eater@ieee.org stapleskm1@gmail.com stapleskm1@gmail.com stapleskm1@gmail.com jasonakramer@myfairpoint.net tailgatechef@gwi.net

belinda.ashworth@maine.courts.gov zumba4me@oxfordnetworks.net stapleskm1@gmail.com mcclure5379@roadrunner.com stapleskm1@gmail.com kc777@fairpoint.net zumba4me@oxfordnetworks.net tailgatechef@gwi.net

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PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

Article X Fees and Dues Section 6 Upon application for reinstatement, a member whose name has been stricken from the rolls of this Lodge for non-payment of dues or debt may have his name restored to the rolls of the membership of the Lodge upon a secret ballot at a regular meeting of the Lodge taken upon such application. If the applicant receives a number of white balls at least equal to two-thirds of the votes cast, he shall be declared reinstated; but if he receives a number of white balls less than an amount equal to two-thirds of the votes cast, he shall be declared rejected, without prejudice to a future application after a lapse of six months thereafter. Before such reinstatement, the applicant shall pay to the Lodge a reinstatement fee of $15 dollars, and in addition thereto, a proportionate share of the current dues, prorated in the same manner as the dues of a new member, together with any indebtedness owing to the Lodge or Club. Anyone who has been dropped from the roles for nonpayment of dues within a period of five years prior to the date of application for reinstatement shall have the reinstatement fee waived as part of the process of reinstatement.

Article IV: Meetings Section 5. The officers of this lodge are authorized to use alternative forms of the opening, closing and initiatory Rituals as approved by the Grand Lodge.Committee List and Chair Contact Information

2013-2014 Calendar of Events

New events and dates will be added as they are scheduled
Governing Body Regular Meeting Board of Directors Regular Meeting Bingo Pool Monday 11-11-13 Monday 11-11-13 Monday 11-25-13 Monday 11-25-13 every Wednesday every Wednesday No Meeting Veterans Day No Meeting Veterans Day 6:00 PM 7:00 PM noon 7:00 PM 11/1/2013 11/8/2013 11/12/2013 6:30 PM 11/15/2013 11/22/2013 11/22/2013 11/24/2014 12/1/2013 12/13/2013 12/15/2013 12/31/2013 2/1/2014 Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Free Event Tickets on sale NOW Free Event

Music and Karoake with DJ Roger Paradis Music and Karoake with DJ Danny B The Medicare Man Music and Karoake with DJ Roger Paradis--New Member Initiation Music and Karoake with DJ Candy Barnet Turkey Bowling Flag Retirement Ceremony-rain or shine (see First Lady letter for more info) Elks Memorial Service Members Christmas Party Kids Christmas Party New Years Eve Party Volunteer Appreciation Night

You can never say Thank You enough to all of the wonderful volunteers and donors who have been able to lend a hand. This Volunteer Corner is another way to show our appreciation. Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such successful events. Thank You Again Friday Nights, State Presidents Visit, Think Pink, Soccer Shoot... Without the help of these great volunteers we would have never been able to have such a successful evening. Thank You Again Lina Hussey Steve Hussey Lysanne Doucette Marge Carter Roxanne Goulet Ray Bennett Ed McClure Wayne Cotterly Candy Barnett Tony Brewer Dan Doucette Roxanne Doyer Sue Dube Ron LeBlanc Dodie Vailiauskas Kathleen Cotterly Julie Goff Dan Hutchinson Al Jordan Shirley Jordan Charlene LeClair Dick Guerrette Mark Vailiauskas Pieter Staples Cindy Morin Sandy Poulin Roger Paradis, DJ Ray Asselin, MC Paul Robitaille Liana Pinard Bob Pinard Karen Staples Vivian Matkivich Brenda Longtin Lisa Olmstead Belinda Ashworth Britan Kramer Laurie Ouellette Louis Ouellette Larry Campbell

Lodge Newsletter Booster

Thank you to the boosters below for their support! Join the Boosters, for a donation of $10, you can have your name, business name, in memory of namefor 1 year. Two lines of text are available. The fee defrays the cost of the newsletter publication. Please send you donation & text to: Lewiston Elks Lodge, 1675 Lisbon St Lewiston 04240. Please mark your check in the memo "Booster". Thank you for your support. Norman Hankins Leonard Feinstein Paul Robinson Richard J. Potvin JR Life Member John Wyman Secretary Dot Fernald Robert Hood Paul Robitaille Michael Lemay In Memory of Ray Pinette In Memory of Frank Samay Elizabeth Samay Steve Orbin Past Exalted Ruler Winifred Gray Liana Pinard Esteemed Lecturing Knight Cecile Bussiere Michael Aube Exalted Ruler Maurice Marquis Jackie Ricker Marge Carter Your name Here Fernand Labbe Robert Pinard Trustee George Bussiere Maureen Aub Dave Laplante Lorraine Adams Dodie Vailiauskas Your name Here Richard N. Lessard Richard L. Breton Theresa Moore Karen Hood Irene Laplante Sherman Arnold Richard R Bilodeau Your name Here

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